Barrels unhooking only when dry fired.

[B. Dudley]

Oh yeah, I have found un burnt powder in areas of guns. Commonly on water tables. From pulling spent shells out

The unhooking slide spring is a common culprit for the not unhooking at all scenario, but not usually the only when fired case.

[Grantham Forester]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Oh yeah, I have found un burnt powder in areas of guns. Commonly on water tables. From pulling spent shells out

The unhooking slide spring is a common culprit for the not unhooking at all scenario, but not usually the only when fired case.

Brian, you certainly know your Parkers, and gun mechanics as well. My 12 VHE was made in 1928-1929, and has the later revised 4 piece action. A friend has his grand-dad's PH with Twist steel barrels made in 1898- no bolt insert and the earlier style action. He has similar problems, even though he keeps the gun clean and reasonably crud free- and does not over-lubricate either. So I am wondering if the difference in action parts, as well as crud and spring fatique may also be part of this situation. And FWIW, I did buy that older 12 Lifter No. 1346 from Mr. Kunzer this past Wednesday. You replies to his questions under General Discussions helped us both in evaluating this older Old Reliable. Thanks-GF

[Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile)]

Brian

Look into the barrel hook, spring and plunger. I have seen several cases where the barrel hook has compressed the leading edge of the lug slot. Simply swage the edge to limit the travel of the hook.

Brad